Vietnamese negotiations for television rights to the 2026 U-17 World Cup remain unfinished, according to a broadcaster representative quoted by Thanh Niên. The broadcaster is working with two media partners to combine resources for the talks.
Interest in coverage accompanies Vietnam's first appearance at the tournament. Cristiano Roland's team are in Group G with Mali, New Zealand and Belgium.
No final agreement announced
The representative confirmed that negotiations were continuing but did not announce a completed purchase. The report therefore does not establish a confirmed Vietnamese rights holder or an official domestic viewing option.
The competition's scale forms part of the financial background to the talks: 48 teams will contest 104 matches. The article discusses the significance of the asking price without disclosing an agreed fee.
Cooperation between three organisations describes the approach to negotiation, rather than a guarantee that the rights have been secured or that a distribution plan has been finalised.
Vietnam prepare for Group G
The report lists Vietnam's planned opener against Belgium at 8pm Vietnamese time on 20 November. Their subsequent fixtures are against New Zealand at 10.30pm on 23 November and Mali at 8pm on 26 November.
Vietnam's participation follows earlier national milestones at the men's U-20 World Cup in 2017 and the Women's World Cup in 2023. While the U-17 side continue their football preparations, domestic viewers await a formal rights or broadcast announcement. A fixture schedule alone does not confirm where the matches can be watched.